With 97,581 people, Fairbanks North Star is a county in Alaska. This skews young, with a median age of 31.0. The foreign-born share is 5%. Getting to work takes 18 minutes on average. Poverty is uncommon here, at 7.6% of residents. 14,741 more people live here than in 2000.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)45%(3,971)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)30.7%(2,711)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era24.9%(2,192)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.3%(199)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.2%(15)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 8,820 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?
Fairbanks North Star, Alaska has about 97,581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?
The typical household in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska earns about $66,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fairbanks North Star, Alaska expensive?
In Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, the median home is worth about $206,800, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.
How educated are people in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?
About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?
About 7.6% of people in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.
Has Fairbanks North Star, Alaska grown since 1990?
Yes, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,861 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.
